Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading LONG JOHN BUTTERFIELD "Boys," said my father next morning, "I've been thinking over this discovery of ours.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading LONG JOHN BUTTERFIELD "Boys," said my father next morning, "I've been thinking over this discovery of ours.

English architect who designed many churches (1814-1900)

From this reading LONG JOHN BUTTERFIELD "Boys," said my father next morning, "I've been thinking over this discovery of ours.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It won't do to wait till you've finished the ice-cutting to notify Tom Connor.

the act of discovering something

From this reading LONG JOHN BUTTERFIELD "Boys," said my father next morning, "I've been thinking over this discovery of ours.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It won't do to wait till you've finished the ice-cutting to notify Tom Connor.

providing legal power or sanction

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

divisible by two

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading LONG JOHN BUTTERFIELD "Boys," said my father next morning, "I've been thinking over this discovery of ours.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading It won't do to wait till you've finished the ice-cutting to notify Tom Connor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

soft blue-grey mineral; lead sulfide; a major source of lead

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "He's pretty sure to want to," said I.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading LONG JOHN BUTTERFIELD "Boys," said my father next morning, "I've been thinking over this discovery of ours.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It won't do to wait till you've finished the ice-cutting to notify Tom Connor.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It won't do to wait till you've finished the ice-cutting to notify Tom Connor.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading LONG JOHN BUTTERFIELD "Boys," said my father next morning, "I've been thinking over this discovery of ours.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading LONG JOHN BUTTERFIELD "Boys," said my father next morning, "I've been thinking over this discovery of ours.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading LONG JOHN BUTTERFIELD "Boys," said my father next morning, "I've been thinking over this discovery of ours.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading LONG JOHN BUTTERFIELD "Boys," said my father next morning, "I've been thinking over this discovery of ours.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading LONG JOHN BUTTERFIELD "Boys," said my father next morning, "I've been thinking over this discovery of ours.

not any; not one

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

inform (somebody) of something

From this reading It won't do to wait till you've finished the ice-cutting to notify Tom Connor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LONG JOHN BUTTERFIELD "Boys," said my father next morning, "I've been thinking over this discovery of ours.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading LONG JOHN BUTTERFIELD "Boys," said my father next morning, "I've been thinking over this discovery of ours.

above and across; more than

From this reading LONG JOHN BUTTERFIELD "Boys," said my father next morning, "I've been thinking over this discovery of ours.

be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

a separate part of a whole

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "He's pretty sure to want to," said I.

-ing form of “prospect” — search for something desirable

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading LONG JOHN BUTTERFIELD "Boys," said my father next morning, "I've been thinking over this discovery of ours.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

the season of growth

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

required or under orders

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It won't do to wait till you've finished the ice-cutting to notify Tom Connor.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Yes, I think he is.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading LONG JOHN BUTTERFIELD "Boys," said my father next morning, "I've been thinking over this discovery of ours.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading LONG JOHN BUTTERFIELD "Boys," said my father next morning, "I've been thinking over this discovery of ours.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

up to a particular time

From this reading It won't do to wait till you've finished the ice-cutting to notify Tom Connor.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It won't do to wait till you've finished the ice-cutting to notify Tom Connor.

male cat

From this reading It won't do to wait till you've finished the ice-cutting to notify Tom Connor.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading It won't do to wait till you've finished the ice-cutting to notify Tom Connor.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "He's pretty sure to want to," said I.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It won't do to wait till you've finished the ice-cutting to notify Tom Connor.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, I think he is.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He has been a good friend to us, and I feel that we owe him some return for enabling me to get this piece of land from Yetmore, even though it was, in a manner, accidental; and as Tom is sure to go off prospecting in the spring, whether or no, we may as well give him the chance--if he wants it--to go hunting for this supposed vein of galena."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It won't do to wait till you've finished the ice-cutting to notify Tom Connor.